Thanks for watching!!
LT :)
Saturday, March 26, 2011
3_Mini Up-Dos
This video has been I think my funnest yet! I filmed 3 things I do with my hair for DIY up dos. My Favorite is the side braid....
A Series of Unfortunate Events
As I promised via twitter this post will be all about the adventure of Photo shoot day!! Well adventure makes it sound like it was all fun and games not so much. In fact it was more like a series of miss fortunate events. Lucky for me once shooting started things flowed as smooth as honey! Mind you lack of assistant and Make-up Artist made for a crazy busy LT. You know looking back on it all as I drove to the studio I thought to myself "this is my life, crazy always seems to sneak its way in, why am I acting surprised?" Truth be told I handled the situation like the pro that I am, its a rare instance that any "event" be it a casual wedding, extravagant photo shoot, or maybe a beauty pageant, that absolutely nothing goes wrong! If you have been in this business even for a short while you know this. I have witnessed on plenty occasions brides freaking out that things are running late. I might have seen ONE wedding that ran on time!
I am going to start by taking you back a week before the shoot was scheduled. I had an idea of what I wanted the pictures to look like, in studio me doing hair photo lights here and there white or grey backdrop, simple, nothing crazy. I wanted to find a barstool black leather maybe for my model to perch on. This would be my biggest prop. One day while checking the mail I came across a Lamps plus ad and randomly decided to skim through it! Right there in front of my face was the perfect barstool and score it was even on sale! So the next day I went with my husband in tow (to do the heavy lifting of course ;) and we went to our local Lamps Plus. Well they were out! The nearest store with one in stock? Nevada! LOL oh let me go jump back in the car we will shoot right over tell them to hold it!! LOL. The store clerk was actually very nice and said he would arrange for the next truck to bring it out they could have it here that friday! Perfect so I was really excited this was the one thing I was not sure where or if I could find, so it worked out or so I thought! That friday I received a call, my barstool was in. I went down and picked it up as soon as I could. Why I did not check for defects before I left is beyond me. I was so excited I probably just wasn't thinking. Well when I brought it home I took the plastic off and there was a HUGE slice (obviously made by a box cutter) right on the backside of my barstool :( this was going to be a problem since it was the nearest and last barstool within the state. I called the store and they would be more then happy to exchange it but would not be getting another shipment of them until April. This didn't help me since my shoot was last week. That was unfortunate event number 1.
The night before the shoot I was running around my house like a chicken with my head cut off. Putting together my models wardrobe, making extensions of all lengths and colors, picking out jewelry, and making sure I had all my tools in order and clean. I thought I had it all under control. The shoot was scheduled for 10 a.m. the next morning. I was up until 12:30 making extensions and when I finally went to bed I was still not finished! I woke up at 8 a.m. the next morning a little late since my alarm went off at 6 a.m. So needless to say I was running a bit behind. Lucky for me I have an amazing husband! While I was putting on my make-up and getting myself ready he was packing my car. My plan was to be at the studio by 9:45 to start set up. Umm, I left my house at 9:45!!! Unfortunate event number 2!
This last event is going to floor you! I bet you couldn't have seen this one coming if you thought the craziest thing ever. So as I am walking out the door I took a quick glance at my phone... I had a missed call from my Make-up artist. I figured it was her giving me an eta. So I called her right back to touch base. She then goes on to tell me that her car is wrecked. She was on the freeway on her way to the shoot and a motorcyclist crossed over double yellows right in front of her!!! She hardly had time to slam on the brakes! My poor friend! I felt so bad, like it was my fault! Of course I know it wasn't but hello she would not have been driving if it weren't to get to my shoot! Now she handled it like the pro that she is!! She was like " Liz, I have to make a report and drop off my car get a rental but I am still going to try my best to make it!!" WHAT!?? See, this girl knows! Things happen the show must go on! LOL Oh let me say everyone involved was ok motorcyclist walked away with out a scratch! My poor friend is probably a bit traumatized she never made it to the shoot and we plan on scheduling a new one since we are both working on revamping our work portfolios. After I left the shoot I called her and she had everything under control... I love this girl she really is a pro! But of course this left me with a make-up less model. Thank goodness for beautiful girls and photoshop! ;) Unfortunate event number 3!!
So to say the least this was a crazy day full of surprises but I think all persons involved handled it like the pros that we are! We have some really great shots, we had a good time chit chatting with each other, my model was a blast to work with and did a great job she was my own personal real life Barbie Doll a little girls dream come true! Did her hair, picked her outfits and told her how to pose for the camera (with the photographers help of course ;) and at the end of it all... I had the time of my life! I will be using the photos to launch my website! So stay posted. As always Thanks for reading!
Love,
LT :)
I am going to start by taking you back a week before the shoot was scheduled. I had an idea of what I wanted the pictures to look like, in studio me doing hair photo lights here and there white or grey backdrop, simple, nothing crazy. I wanted to find a barstool black leather maybe for my model to perch on. This would be my biggest prop. One day while checking the mail I came across a Lamps plus ad and randomly decided to skim through it! Right there in front of my face was the perfect barstool and score it was even on sale! So the next day I went with my husband in tow (to do the heavy lifting of course ;) and we went to our local Lamps Plus. Well they were out! The nearest store with one in stock? Nevada! LOL oh let me go jump back in the car we will shoot right over tell them to hold it!! LOL. The store clerk was actually very nice and said he would arrange for the next truck to bring it out they could have it here that friday! Perfect so I was really excited this was the one thing I was not sure where or if I could find, so it worked out or so I thought! That friday I received a call, my barstool was in. I went down and picked it up as soon as I could. Why I did not check for defects before I left is beyond me. I was so excited I probably just wasn't thinking. Well when I brought it home I took the plastic off and there was a HUGE slice (obviously made by a box cutter) right on the backside of my barstool :( this was going to be a problem since it was the nearest and last barstool within the state. I called the store and they would be more then happy to exchange it but would not be getting another shipment of them until April. This didn't help me since my shoot was last week. That was unfortunate event number 1.
The night before the shoot I was running around my house like a chicken with my head cut off. Putting together my models wardrobe, making extensions of all lengths and colors, picking out jewelry, and making sure I had all my tools in order and clean. I thought I had it all under control. The shoot was scheduled for 10 a.m. the next morning. I was up until 12:30 making extensions and when I finally went to bed I was still not finished! I woke up at 8 a.m. the next morning a little late since my alarm went off at 6 a.m. So needless to say I was running a bit behind. Lucky for me I have an amazing husband! While I was putting on my make-up and getting myself ready he was packing my car. My plan was to be at the studio by 9:45 to start set up. Umm, I left my house at 9:45!!! Unfortunate event number 2!
This last event is going to floor you! I bet you couldn't have seen this one coming if you thought the craziest thing ever. So as I am walking out the door I took a quick glance at my phone... I had a missed call from my Make-up artist. I figured it was her giving me an eta. So I called her right back to touch base. She then goes on to tell me that her car is wrecked. She was on the freeway on her way to the shoot and a motorcyclist crossed over double yellows right in front of her!!! She hardly had time to slam on the brakes! My poor friend! I felt so bad, like it was my fault! Of course I know it wasn't but hello she would not have been driving if it weren't to get to my shoot! Now she handled it like the pro that she is!! She was like " Liz, I have to make a report and drop off my car get a rental but I am still going to try my best to make it!!" WHAT!?? See, this girl knows! Things happen the show must go on! LOL Oh let me say everyone involved was ok motorcyclist walked away with out a scratch! My poor friend is probably a bit traumatized she never made it to the shoot and we plan on scheduling a new one since we are both working on revamping our work portfolios. After I left the shoot I called her and she had everything under control... I love this girl she really is a pro! But of course this left me with a make-up less model. Thank goodness for beautiful girls and photoshop! ;) Unfortunate event number 3!!
So to say the least this was a crazy day full of surprises but I think all persons involved handled it like the pros that we are! We have some really great shots, we had a good time chit chatting with each other, my model was a blast to work with and did a great job she was my own personal real life Barbie Doll a little girls dream come true! Did her hair, picked her outfits and told her how to pose for the camera (with the photographers help of course ;) and at the end of it all... I had the time of my life! I will be using the photos to launch my website! So stay posted. As always Thanks for reading!
Love,
LT :)
Saturday, March 19, 2011
5 Things You Might Not Know About me...
ONE... This is HUGE and quite honestly if you know me at all Im not sure this would fall under what you "might not know" but I am on FIRE for God!! The first and foremost love of my life is the Trinity Father Son Holy Spirit of course they are all the same in different forms but yes I am on a walk learning on a constant basis how God wants me to live out my life. I try to keep it as simple as possible I LOVE everyone as much as my human heart makes possible and I strive to improve who I am how I act what I do every minute of every day! I could do NONE of this without help from the Trinity.
TWO... The second love of my life my family JT and the girls are a huge part of me I know that God blessed me with them for lots of reasons they are a symbol of His love for me a constant reminder of why I need to care about and love myself! Which is very hard for me to do!
THREE... I have horses, dogs and a goat! I LOVE animals. Many people are pretty shocked when they learn this fact because if you meet me outside of my element ( element being my home ;) ) I dont think I come off as an animal lover. But yes I believe these are another blessing from God if I am having a bad day my thoughts are all jumbled up I need to clear my head a sure fire way for me to get the job done is to put on my "muckers" dirty clothes and go down the hill to my horses. I cannot explain what the connection is I can just say that it is definitely there. My horse is older and quite cranky at times, she is a girl so I give her a break I know how it is to have hormones overflowing from you body!! But man I look in her eyes and love on her and there is a mutual feeling of love and respect for each other its beautiful!
FOUR... I am pretty sure I am half crazy! :D LOL No really I am constantly going going going in my head I am very sensitive to things people say and do and I often talk to myself about these things! Most of the time having to talk myself out of the negative things I come up with about others. Which is another reason why God is so amazing to me!! Its great to have him to chat with throughout the day! I am not quite sure where I would be without him!
FIVE... This one is fun!! I shock most when I tell this story! You know that ice breaker where you tell two things about yourself, one that is true and one that is false? I always say these two things... I was born in Alaska OR I have never met my real dad. So everyone without fail assumes I have never met my real dad which is kind of sad if you think about it because not knowing your real dad is more common then it should be :( So yes I do know my real dad. The truth about me is that I was born in Alaska. Call me corny but I love this little fact about me! Alaska is an absolutely beautiful state and I couldnt be more proud to say YES that is where I am from!! :)
So thats it... Im sure there is way more you might not know about me but I am really liking this whole 5 things theme kick I am on. Hope you enjoyed! Tell me about you! Anything that seems to shock people when they find it out! Cant wait to hear!! and as always Thank You so much for taking the time to read my blog!
LT
TWO... The second love of my life my family JT and the girls are a huge part of me I know that God blessed me with them for lots of reasons they are a symbol of His love for me a constant reminder of why I need to care about and love myself! Which is very hard for me to do!
THREE... I have horses, dogs and a goat! I LOVE animals. Many people are pretty shocked when they learn this fact because if you meet me outside of my element ( element being my home ;) ) I dont think I come off as an animal lover. But yes I believe these are another blessing from God if I am having a bad day my thoughts are all jumbled up I need to clear my head a sure fire way for me to get the job done is to put on my "muckers" dirty clothes and go down the hill to my horses. I cannot explain what the connection is I can just say that it is definitely there. My horse is older and quite cranky at times, she is a girl so I give her a break I know how it is to have hormones overflowing from you body!! But man I look in her eyes and love on her and there is a mutual feeling of love and respect for each other its beautiful!
FOUR... I am pretty sure I am half crazy! :D LOL No really I am constantly going going going in my head I am very sensitive to things people say and do and I often talk to myself about these things! Most of the time having to talk myself out of the negative things I come up with about others. Which is another reason why God is so amazing to me!! Its great to have him to chat with throughout the day! I am not quite sure where I would be without him!
FIVE... This one is fun!! I shock most when I tell this story! You know that ice breaker where you tell two things about yourself, one that is true and one that is false? I always say these two things... I was born in Alaska OR I have never met my real dad. So everyone without fail assumes I have never met my real dad which is kind of sad if you think about it because not knowing your real dad is more common then it should be :( So yes I do know my real dad. The truth about me is that I was born in Alaska. Call me corny but I love this little fact about me! Alaska is an absolutely beautiful state and I couldnt be more proud to say YES that is where I am from!! :)
So thats it... Im sure there is way more you might not know about me but I am really liking this whole 5 things theme kick I am on. Hope you enjoyed! Tell me about you! Anything that seems to shock people when they find it out! Cant wait to hear!! and as always Thank You so much for taking the time to read my blog!
LT
Monday, March 14, 2011
5 Things I NEVER leave the house without!
ONE... Sunglasses! I have at least 6 pairs. I love sunglasses the right pair can be the greatest finish to the perfect outfit! They can say I am not in the mood to chat today! Or I LOVE fashion ( you know the ones!! the big fly eyes!!) B-)
TWO... Earrings!! I wouldn't even begin to count how many pairs of earrings I have! LOL I can say this much though I own a four drawer jewelry box, a 9 drawer jewelry box, I hang at least ten pairs on the towel rack in my bathroom, and i also have one of those medium size clear drawer organizers you get at target full of jewelry!
THREE... Perfume! I think our sent can be our signature. My Favorite Chanel Chance (thanks to my best friend) who smells completely different in it then I do but I love it just the same! In case you were wondering she smells the best in it ;)
FOUR... Chapstick! I always have at least TWO on my person on at all times! Don't believe me? Next time you see me just ask! I am a freak about dry lips! I could live without lipgloss but chapstick? oh no!!
P.S. Thats right I said I could live without lipgloss please don't pass out! LOL
and FIVE... My Phone! I could leave my whole purse at home but bring my phone... this hasn't always been the case though ;) I have been know to go MIA a few times! But since starting my blogs and second twitter I like to stay connected as much as possible!
OMG! I have to add a SIX... yes I am aware of the title but this is a BIG one!! COFFEE!! Always my morning drive is accompanied by my travel mug full of coffee! I use to smoke... I know REALLY bad for you! Thank God I quit before kids but its still this thing that I have to have something to keep busy while driving and if I've already had my fill of coffee then I will take a bottle of water!
So I have shared five (well actually six) ;) things that I don't leave home without... how about you? Do we have anything in common? Do you think any of mine are weird? What do you have that could be considered weird? Leave it all in the comments section cant wait to hear! B-)
LT
TWO... Earrings!! I wouldn't even begin to count how many pairs of earrings I have! LOL I can say this much though I own a four drawer jewelry box, a 9 drawer jewelry box, I hang at least ten pairs on the towel rack in my bathroom, and i also have one of those medium size clear drawer organizers you get at target full of jewelry!
THREE... Perfume! I think our sent can be our signature. My Favorite Chanel Chance (thanks to my best friend) who smells completely different in it then I do but I love it just the same! In case you were wondering she smells the best in it ;)
FOUR... Chapstick! I always have at least TWO on my person on at all times! Don't believe me? Next time you see me just ask! I am a freak about dry lips! I could live without lipgloss but chapstick? oh no!!
P.S. Thats right I said I could live without lipgloss please don't pass out! LOL
and FIVE... My Phone! I could leave my whole purse at home but bring my phone... this hasn't always been the case though ;) I have been know to go MIA a few times! But since starting my blogs and second twitter I like to stay connected as much as possible!
OMG! I have to add a SIX... yes I am aware of the title but this is a BIG one!! COFFEE!! Always my morning drive is accompanied by my travel mug full of coffee! I use to smoke... I know REALLY bad for you! Thank God I quit before kids but its still this thing that I have to have something to keep busy while driving and if I've already had my fill of coffee then I will take a bottle of water!
So I have shared five (well actually six) ;) things that I don't leave home without... how about you? Do we have anything in common? Do you think any of mine are weird? What do you have that could be considered weird? Leave it all in the comments section cant wait to hear! B-)
LT
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Beautifully Braided!
I and most other Hairstylists cant stress enough how bad it is to wash your hair everyday. So I am going to be doing a series of different how-to styles that you can use to push your washing back that extra day! I can do a 4 day rotation myself but I am a blonde and us blondes tend to be extra dry! If you have tried time and again without fail to go an extra day and cant seem to figure out how to live with your oily mess I hope to inspire you to not give up! This is the first quick how to style video I have done I did this on my third style day and then the fourth day I repeated this look but instead of half down I wrapped the bottom half up into a messy side bun!
If you have any further questions I would be more then happy to help!
Thanks for watching!
LT :)
Friday, March 11, 2011
A Vlog on the importance of product!
I do realize I am a bit serious in this video :) hahaha! I am working on getting more comfortable in front of the camera. I am also trying out different spots in my house to see which is best background and lighting so please hang in there with me :/ I am working on improvements ;) but none the less I do believe this video blog does have some great info! So I hope you watch and enjoy!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
How-to Quick Beautiful curls!!
Enjoy and make sure to leave comments either here or my twitter! I love hearing what you all think!! :D
Monday, March 7, 2011
Not EVERYBODY does hair WELL...
Okay So I have been doing hair for nearly 11years and worked in 4 salons. I am so blessed to say I have worked in wonderfully amazing Salons!! I have NEVER worked alongside someone who has ever had or would dream of having these bad habits! But the sad truth is it really happens and none of these things are good or professional in fact its like the guy who cheats on his pregnant girlfriend but walks around calling himself a christian he makes a bad name for other christians just the same girls who walk around calling themselves Stylists and have these bad habits make bad names for the rest of us! Oh man! I just remembered I did work at one salon :/ that happened to have a few girls with these issues! Crazy I totally forgot about that lol maybe thats is like when something traumatic happens to you your mind will block it out of your memory. Okay so now for the painful part.
I have posted a picture to help those of you who may be visual learners.
So I hope that just by looking at these pictures you can see a few things wrong even before I explain. First off flip flops in the salon!! Girls its not the beach! Not only is this unprofessional but more then anything unsanitary. I was once told a story back in beauty school... a women had been wearing burkenstocks to work back when those were popular ;) and after a while she had noticed her feet started turning dark brown and became very painful to walk on. She went to the doctor to get her feet checked out and to make a long story very short she found out she had wads of hair packed into the soles of her feet!!!!! That is correct you read that right!! She ended up needing to have her calluses cut open and cleaned out!!! How disgusting is that?!! Hair can actually wiggle its way into your skin just like a splinter!! This is true! Next no makeup and hair in a bun... we are considered professionals in our industry and last time I checked my industry was BEAUTY. I am not promoting caked on make up and fully styled hair at all times. I get that we all have bad days but really your a beauty professional... you really cant come up with something a bit more creative? Please. If its that bad of a day you should be calling in sick, if you cant get yourself put together how are you suppose to get your clients together? Messy stations are not good either... I know personally I can hardly think straight if my station is disorganized. Not only that but this is once again simply unprofessional. When is the last time you walked into a business mans office and he had papers thrown all over the floor and desk? Hats in the salon... we are HAIR stylist need I say more? Shorts and tank tops not only unprofessional but ummm who wants your armpit in their face while you are shampooing their hair? Opening bobby pins with your mouth eww... God gave me TWO hands and they are both capable of opening the end of bobby pins when they work together. Also, dumping your leftover color down the sink... it's against stateboard rules AND bad for our water supply... dump it in the trash! Last but not least not continuing your education! As stylist we are the people our clients go to for beauty advice if you haven't taken a class since 1985 how can you advise someone on whats new and current in hairstyles and the newest techniques? I was once told by a teacher "As soon as you think you know it all it is at that point your stop learning" I know stylist that have been at it for 30 years that still take classes. Things are always changing!
Look, I know some of this might seem a bit harsh but the reality is none of these things should be going down in the salon it looks bad and it is unprofessional. I take pride in what I do and my clients pay good money to get their hair done in my chair the least I can do is make it worth their hard earned money. So if I could end with this... I was once asked at a kids birthday party "oh what do you do?" I responded "I am a Hairstylist." the women continued.... "Oh everybody does hair" :-O thinking back on this conversation it has always bothered me. Yes I do know a lot of Hairstylist and have heard of lots of old friends who have gone through beauty school but consumers beware!!! While it may be true that everybody does hair, not EVERYBODY does hair WELL!
Oh that brings up another bad habit sorry...
So I hope that just by looking at these pictures you can see a few things wrong even before I explain. First off flip flops in the salon!! Girls its not the beach! Not only is this unprofessional but more then anything unsanitary. I was once told a story back in beauty school... a women had been wearing burkenstocks to work back when those were popular ;) and after a while she had noticed her feet started turning dark brown and became very painful to walk on. She went to the doctor to get her feet checked out and to make a long story very short she found out she had wads of hair packed into the soles of her feet!!!!! That is correct you read that right!! She ended up needing to have her calluses cut open and cleaned out!!! How disgusting is that?!! Hair can actually wiggle its way into your skin just like a splinter!! This is true! Next no makeup and hair in a bun... we are considered professionals in our industry and last time I checked my industry was BEAUTY. I am not promoting caked on make up and fully styled hair at all times. I get that we all have bad days but really your a beauty professional... you really cant come up with something a bit more creative? Please. If its that bad of a day you should be calling in sick, if you cant get yourself put together how are you suppose to get your clients together? Messy stations are not good either... I know personally I can hardly think straight if my station is disorganized. Not only that but this is once again simply unprofessional. When is the last time you walked into a business mans office and he had papers thrown all over the floor and desk? Hats in the salon... we are HAIR stylist need I say more? Shorts and tank tops not only unprofessional but ummm who wants your armpit in their face while you are shampooing their hair? Opening bobby pins with your mouth eww... God gave me TWO hands and they are both capable of opening the end of bobby pins when they work together. Also, dumping your leftover color down the sink... it's against stateboard rules AND bad for our water supply... dump it in the trash! Last but not least not continuing your education! As stylist we are the people our clients go to for beauty advice if you haven't taken a class since 1985 how can you advise someone on whats new and current in hairstyles and the newest techniques? I was once told by a teacher "As soon as you think you know it all it is at that point your stop learning" I know stylist that have been at it for 30 years that still take classes. Things are always changing!
Look, I know some of this might seem a bit harsh but the reality is none of these things should be going down in the salon it looks bad and it is unprofessional. I take pride in what I do and my clients pay good money to get their hair done in my chair the least I can do is make it worth their hard earned money. So if I could end with this... I was once asked at a kids birthday party "oh what do you do?" I responded "I am a Hairstylist." the women continued.... "Oh everybody does hair" :-O thinking back on this conversation it has always bothered me. Yes I do know a lot of Hairstylist and have heard of lots of old friends who have gone through beauty school but consumers beware!!! While it may be true that everybody does hair, not EVERYBODY does hair WELL!
Oh that brings up another bad habit sorry...
Friday, March 4, 2011
Sexy Beach Waves Do-it-Yourself How-to
Hey you guys! I am so excited to share my video Youtube debut with you!! I had so much fun filming this and even more fun editing and figuring out iMovie on my MacBook!! I hope to inspire you all to take your at home styling a step further. I think one of the best things about this style is only ONE tool... a blowdryer!!! If you use the right products and practice enough you too can add this look to your at home styles :) Hope you enjoy and as always!!! If you have ANY question feel free to comment or email me!!! I'd LOVE to help!!
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